Every year, all of Rwanda observes 100 days of genocide commemoration from April 7 to July 4, with events taking place nationwide. In schools, events are organized to remember the students, teachers, and leaders who were killed in the genocide against the Tutsi in 1994.These events are organized at the sector level by setting up different sites where people come together to honor those who lost their lives during that painful time.
During the commemoration, students hear testimonies from survivors about the genocide period, which help students learn about the history and the importance of unity and reconciliation. Students also prepare sketches and poems to share with others as a way of remembering the victims and educating the community.
This day helps young people learn from the country's history. It helps them to understand history well and supports the fight against the ideology of genocide. This also helps survivors to be strong and prepares students for a better future without genocide and its ideology.
The Cyeza Sector chose Urukundo Learning Center for students to participate in a day of remembrance, known as Kwibuka 32, which means “to remember” in Kinyarwanda. The number reflects that this is the 32nd anniversary.
Students walked to Hope Made Real House for a day of remembrance.
Primary 5 and 6 students from three schools came together at Urukundo Learning Center to honor those who died in the genocide.
Candles were lit in tribute.
Each school hung its 32nd-year remembrance banner.